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Belgrano were unlucky to go away empty handed against Gimnasia de Jujuy last Sunday at the Olimpico de Cordoba. The match resulted as was expected with Belgrano taking the initiative and Gimnasia de Jujuy defending and waiting for the counter. Belgrano created some good chances in the first half but were denied an opening goal mostly due to poor finishing. Only in the last 10 minutes of the half, did Gimnasia attempt to put some more men in attack but they didn't cause much troubles for the Belgrano back four. The second half was a similar story with Belgrano trying to break the deadlock with more guts and passion than ideas. Another succesion of chances came an go for Belgrano who found an inspired Gimnasia goalkeeper. Belgrano introduced some changes only for nothing really to change and the game seemed heading for a goalless draw. But Gimnasia got more than what they deserved when in an isolated counterattack Dario Gandin scored a nice goal after a perfectly timed move. Belgrano then tried to avoid the defeat by going forward but lacked the cutting-edge you need to win matches at this level. The match was followed by a 25.000-strong crowd. Belrano are now lying perilously close to the relegation zone and the team should do very well in the last four matches in order to go confident into the summer break. Photo Source:Portal Celeste

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BREAKING NEWS: Belgrano have officially canceled the tour to Belgium. The new coach is said to have opposed the move and Belgrano will stay in Argentina for the pre-season.

Suarez will join his new teammates on 11 July. Good luck in this new challenge Matias.

After finishing fourth on goal difference, Belgrano will play two promotion legs against a Premier division side. The rival is still to be decided.Sources confirm that the judge accepted the offer for Matias Suarez and authorized Belgrano to continue the negotiations with RSC Anderlecht. As both clubs and the player have already agreed conditions, this effectively means that Suarez will join Anderlecht in June 2008.

Reports suggests that Matias Suarez will be heading to Belgium. Operation likely to be finalised during this week.